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 Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and treasury management. Develop and implement financial strategies to drive revenue growth and improve profitability. Lead financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial information. Collaborate with executive team to formulate business strategies and identify opportunities for business expansion. Streamline financial processes, implement internal controls, and improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting. Identified and pursued new business opportunities to expand the customer base and increase sales revenue. Developed and executed marketing strategies to promote products/services and enhance brand awareness. Conducted market research to identify customer needs, preferences, and competitive landscape. Built and maintained strong customer relationships through effective communication and excellent customer service. Participated in industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to generate leads and promote the company's offerings. Collaborated with internal teams to develop sales collateral, marketing materials, and product/service positioning.

 Assisted the Property Manager in overseeing all operational functions during lease up at the “Retreat at Westlock Community.” Awarded Northern Region “Assistant Property Manager of the Year” 2018 Processed rent payments and additional fees due Inquired about late payments and assisted in handling any eviction issues. Interviewed new prospective tenants and gave tours of property. Processed applications conducted credit checks and called references. Distributed and collected leases and ensured that all required legal documents were signed. Addressed and promptly resolved questions, requests, and complaints from tenants. Created and distributed marketing materials, monthly newsletters, and events calendar for the senior community. Executed off-site marketing campaigns.  Inspected property on a regular basis to assess condition of buildings and grounds, and to ensure that empty units are ready for new tenants. Managed necessary repairs and maintenance by working closely with maintenance personnel and housekeeper. Assisted in procuring a grounds contractor and other necessary contractors for the upkeep of the property. Assisted Property Manager with budgets and accounts. Supplied detailed reports on any problems or issues to property manager and oversaw property when PM was not available. Managed records and files of current and past tenants.  Responded to emergency maintenance or safety calls.

 Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and compared system reports to balances. Charged expenses to accounts by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries. Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; and preparing checks for disbursement; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments. Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Maintains historical records by microfilming and filing documents. Process petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Maintained Customer accounts through soft collections activity and account research. Assisted in developing sound, acceptable collection policies.  Manage Company’s Facebook page, create flyers & produce PowerPoint Presentations for company events and training sessions.

Houston, Texas Area

Maintained Business to Business customer accounts through soft collections activity and account researchAssisted in developing sound, acceptable collection policiesMaintained bad debt and bad debt recovery records Initiated credits and adjustments to customer accounts within company policy limitsCollected payment and credit card information for processing Analyzed delinquent accounts and prepared reports on highest-risk accounts, including recommendations for suspension of service or other resolution for presentation to Senior ManagementContacted AP Representatives at customer locations to resolve issues such as short pays, erroneous discounts taken, and/or contract renewal discrepanciesPerformed special projects and analysis as determined by the HR & Finance ManagerMonitored violations of credit policies, providing analysis, conclusion and recommendations, presenting findings to senior management and suggesting actions/penalties to be taken when appropriate.

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

• Apply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure• Process A/P and employee reimbursements• Reconcile bank accounts and G/L accounts• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close• Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information• Assist with budget and forecasting activities• Interface with other departments to verify transaction report data and issues• Respond to inquiries from the staff regarding financial budgets, deposits, disbursement and special/grant reporting requests.• Work closely with accounting, payroll, A/R staff.• Assist with the preparation of year-end work papers for annual audit and serve as a point of contact with auditors.• Assist in reconciling all balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis as indicated by the monthly closing schedule.• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the organization• Reconcile Contribution data from Quickbooks to Sales Force on a monthly basis• Assist with payroll, payroll taxes, and 403(b) process• Ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting requirements of federal, state, and other regulatory authorities

• Supports general functions of the practice, such as tax bill/assessment notice processing, mail handling, and scanning.• Navigates in OneSource Property Tax, Tax Manager, and applicable software to print tax returns and identify general account set up issues. • Performs bill processing tasks and clears all open items on assigned projects.• Supports Lead Analysts and management in the maintenance of “AtlasTax, Pacer, and/or OneSource Property Tax, filing and tracking of assessments, appeals and tax bills.• Ensures tax bills and assessments are timely processed, including allowing enough time for payment processing by client. • Responds timely and professionally to all client requests after advising direct report. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Houston, Texas Area

Lake Charles, Louisiana Area

Lake Charles, Louisiana Area

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Associate'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Served as Vice President of Phi Beta Lamba Chapter 2009-2010

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